2015 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · ST15 KLM

The vehicle presents a mixed maintenance profile, showing a recent trend of mechanical failures that required rectification to achieve its latest pass. While the November 2025 test at 119,035 miles confirms the car is currently roadworthy, the failure just one week prior at 118,971 miles indicates significant recent issues. That failure included a fractured offside front coil spring, an inoperative engine MIL, and a non-functional fog lamp. The presence of an advisory for a nail in the nearside front tyre suggests that while major faults were addressed, minor consumable issues remain. The mileage accumulation appears consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 10,800 miles per year. The records show steady usage, moving from 80,540 miles in early 2019 to the current 119,035 miles. This pattern suggests regular road use rather than long periods of inactivity. The data is relatively dense, providing a clear chronological view of the vehicle's condition over the last seven years, which allows for a reliable assessment of its wear patterns. A prospective buyer should focus heavily on the suspension and steering components. The MOT history shows recurring issues in these areas, including a worn nearside front suspension arm ball joint in November 2023 and play in the steering rack inner joints recorded in November 2022. Given the recent failure of a coil spring, a thorough inspection of all suspension bushes, springs, and dampers is necessary to ensure no further structural or mechanical fatigue exists. Brake maintenance also requires scrutiny. The November 2024 test flagged worn and pitted rear brake discs alongside thin pads. Although these were passed, the history of thin pads dating back to June 2018 suggests that braking components are serviced on a reactive rather than preventative basis. An in-person check of the brake pad thickness, disc surface condition, and the operation of the engine management system is essential to confirm that the previous MIL failure was fully resolved.